Hinduism

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Hinduism

• By Nick H.

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Where is Hinduism practiced?

• Hinduism is practiced in many countries.
• The country with the most people practicing
  Hinduism is India.
• Hinduism is practiced in church like buildings
  called Mandirs

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What are the basic tenets of Hinduism?

• Hinduism teaches people that the world is an
  illusion.
• They also believe that the soul
• They believe that if you have good karma in the
  first life you will be in a higher class in the
  after life.

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What is the caste system? How does it work?

• The caste system is a system of social ranking.
• Brahmins are Teachers and Priests.
• Ksatriyas are Warriors and Rulers.
• Vaisyas are Farmers, Merchants, Artesian etc.
• Sudras are Laborers.
• Untouchables are Polluted Laborers.

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Hinduism beliefs on death

• Hinduism believes in the rebirth and
  reincarnation of souls.
• They believe that the souls are immortal.
• If you beileve in Hinduism you will be reborn
  into another human or animal.

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What two beliefs make Hinduism different from the
common religions or cultural practices?

• In Christianity they Worship god on Sundays, and
  believe in only one life.
• In Hinduism they worship god daily and believe in
  reincarnation.

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What are the two most positive aspects of this
religion?

• I think that one of the most positive aspects is
  that they can be reborn into another human or
  animal after they die.
• The second thing is that they worship their god
  everyday.
• Ganges River?

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What works of art or literature best reveal this
religion and why?

• Aum is the main symbol of Hinduism
• It can be heard in the deepest meditation
• It is most suited for god.

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What is the most surprising or interesting thing
you learned about this religion?

• The most suprising thing I learned is that
• Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life.
• I also didnt know that only Hindu woman have a
  red dot on their forehead.

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What is one Hindu holiday and how is it observed?

• Holi
• It was originally a spring festival of harvest.
  Now it marks some Hindu legends.
• Not much religious activity is involved in Holi.
• Also called the festal of colors.
• Usually celebrated in March